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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 Death of a Newsboy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what sort of military base did Ressler believe the killer was living?
(a) Army.
(b) Air Force.
(c) Marines.
(d) Navy.

2. Who was famous because of his odd behavior in public and the extreme nature of his crimes?
(a) Charles Manson.
(b) David Berkowitz.
(c) Ted Bundy.
(d) Tim Gacy.

3. What kind of truck did Terry Wallin's husband drive?
(a) Oil.
(b) Laundry.
(c) Gas.
(d) Factory.

4. What did Ressler join the army as after he attended college to learn how to solve crimes?
(a) MP.
(b) He didn't.
(c) Medic.
(d) Yeoman.

5. In what city area did Ressler grow up, according to the details in the book?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Boston.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. The lack of __________ from others in the family might lead the child to have serious mental defects.

2. According to David Berkowitz's testimony, who told him to go out and kill?

3. Almost all of the murders will begin as __________ for the serial killers.

4. How did the murderer decide whom to kill?

5. What was the nickname assigned to David Berkowitz when he was actively killing people?

(see the answer key)

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